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House minority leader bludgeons Senate over Medicaid plan: ‘Might as well not expand’
SUMMARY: Senate lawmakers proposed a scaled-back Medicaid expansion plan, which led to dissatisfaction among some House leaders. The Senate version limits expansion to those at 99% of the federal poverty level with a strict 40-hour work requirement, whereas the House bill targeted 138% FPL with a more flexible work condition. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson criticized the plan for not aiding enough people and potentially facing legal challenges, similar to ongoing litigation against a comparable plan in Georgia. The House plan estimated coverage for 263,000 people, far more than the Senate’s 74,000. Financial implications are a concern, with federal funding covering 90% of costs under the House bill and the state’s share funded by a tax on managed care organizations. The Senate plan would cost Mississippi around $26 million annually. Johnson hopes for a compromise that expands coverage without impacting the state budget.
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SUMMARY: Dr. Tristan Clemons, a faculty member at the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering since 2021, is a renowned researcher and a decorated international field hockey player. He leads the Clemons Research Lab, focusing on polymer chemistry and biomaterials for therapeutic applications, and was named the 2023 Mentor of the Year. Originally from Australia, Clemons won three world championship gold medals as a goalie before retiring. Recently, he returned to the field, representing the U.S. National Team in the Hockey Nations Cup. He emphasizes breaking stereotypes about scientists, showcasing that one can excel in various fields.
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Multinational electrical engineering company announces $40 million expansion in Senatobia
SUMMARY: ABB Group, a multinational electrical engineering company, is expanding its presence in north Mississippi by investing $40 million in its Senatobia facility to meet rising demand for low-voltage circuit breakers. A new facility is set to open in 2026, creating 200 jobs. This expansion is part of a larger $120 million investment, which includes a 320,000-square-foot facility in Selmer, Tennessee. ABB CEO Morten Wierod emphasized that the growth supports the US energy transition, focusing on sectors like data centers and utilities. The Senatobia plant is notable for being ABB’s first U.S. facility with carbon-neutral manufacturing technology.
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SUMMARY: In week three of the college baseball season, Mississippi State (7-4) fell out of the D1 Baseball top 25 after a tough 1-3 week, losing to No. 19 Troy and No. 25 Oklahoma State. Meanwhile, No. 17 Ole Miss (10-1) excelled with a perfect 4-0 week, including a standout victory over Southern Miss, leading to an eight-spot jump in the rankings. Southern Miss (9-3) rebounded from a rough start to win a series against TCU. This week, Ole Miss and Southern Miss will face Mississippi State in Starkville, while Southern Miss prepares to host UNC-Wilmington.
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